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Romantic Getaways: Exclusive £30 Off Holiday Bookings at EasyJet Holidays

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February 4, 2013 By In Saving Money, Travel

When it comes to planning the perfect romantic getaway, you’d be hard pressed to find better than Italy. Indeed, with its stunning architecture, exquisite cuisine, and moonlight gondola rides, the location has become hugely popular with couples in recent years.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we’ve decided to highlight at some of the most romantic locations in Italy – and, what’s more, you can also use our exclusive voucher code for £30 Off Bookings at EasyJet Holidays. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your romantic getaway today!

Florence

A city that holds art in high regard, it’s little wonder Florence is one of the most beautiful in the world. There are several charming churches and palaces to explore, as well as museums and art galleries, including the Galleria degli Uffizi, which is filled to the brim with magnificent art.

Top Hotels: Lorenzo Il Magnifico, Nord, Montebello Splendid.

Venice

Built completely upon water, Venice is a locale that must be seen to be believed. Cruising along the watery streets of Venice is an opportunity not to be missed, and is perhaps the most romantic way to spend an evening with a loved one. The perfect Valentine’s Day location.

Top Hotels: Metropole, Bauer, Excelsior.

Rome

Combining the ancient wonders of Italy with modern sensations, Rome is a top choice for history buffs. Boasting spectacular urban scenery as well as recognisable monuments such as the Colosseum, in which gladiators once fought and prisoners were confronted by bloodthirsty beasts, Rome is steeped in rich and exciting history.

Top Hotels: Grand Plaza, Ambasciatori, De La Ville Intercontinental.

Be sure to check out our exclusive code for £30 off bookings at EasyJet Holidays, and start planning your romantic getaway today!

For even more holiday and travel discounts, visit MyVoucherCodes.co.uk.

Photos by Italy Pictures, Cuba Gallery, Pantchoa, Yuri, Moyan Brenn.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Gifts – Exclusive Voucher Codes

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February 1, 2013 By In Gifts, Lifestyle

Pretty soon, to paraphrase popular song, Cupid will draw back his bow and let the love flow – Valentine’s Day is but 2 short weeks away! And for the majority of you Voucher Vultures, payday has once again graced Christmas crippled bank accounts; meaning now is the best time to get your darling those all important Valentine’s Day gifts. You’d better get your socks on though, for extra savings we have tons of Valentine’s Day voucher codes with huge discounts ending soon.

If you’re thinking this is a story aimed at men looking for choccy gifts for women, think again! Men love chocolate too and, a recent study has proven, a daily bar may reduce the risk of stroke in men – It’s like one of the 5 a day. (Disclaimer: It really isn’t).

If you know your Valentine has a sweet tooth, look no further than our pick of top Valentines chocolate gifts…

Luxury Chocolate Gifts for Less…

Wow your Valentine with a touch of luxury. First up is a bumper pack of Thorntons chocolate treats – there’s just so much chocolate it’s sure to be a winner. Next, is more Thorntons but packaged in a heart-shaped romantic box – another winner, methinks! And finally, the winning combination for winning heart – choccies and champers!

Valentines Day Chocolate Gifts

Thorntons I Love Chocolate Hamper –  Half Price at  £15 from Tesco | Lovely Heart Collection - £15 from Thorntons. Check out the discount voucher on the Thorntons store page | The Pink Collection – £25 from Hotel Chocolat – check out our exclusive Hotel Chocolat discount Voucher.

Say (it with) Cheese…

Maybe your Valentine prefers savoury things. No worries, we’ve that base covered too. Pong cheese have a great selection of cheeses including heart shaped varieties, such as The Heart Shaped Box, below £26.95 . And, for a love-tastic 10% discount voucher, check out the Pong Cheese store page.

 

Valentines Day Cheese

And Now For Something a Bit Different…

If you really want to impress your valentine, we’ve found exactly what you need..Why give a boring plain old box of chocolate when you could give them a chocolate pizza? Perhaps your valentine has a sweeter tooth. In which case you could give them a retro sweets hamper or jar – which can be personalised, making for an extra special treat. Or… if your partner is that way inclined, you could watch their reaction as they unwrap what appears to be a human skull. It’s not real, it’s made of chocolate you’ll beg as they look at you with growing unease.

Unusual Valentines ConfectionaryRomantic 10″ Chocolate Pizza – £17.99 from Firebox | Massive Personalised Valentine’s Sweet Jar - £24.99 from Lovehearts – check out our  Lovehearts discount vouchers. |Chocolate Skulls– £349.99 from Firebox.

Hopefully our pick of Valentine’s Day Chocolate gifts has tickled your fancy, or rather, will tickle the fancy of your beloved.  At MyVoucherCodes we hope you are lucky in love and have a very Happy Valentines Day!

Main Image courtesy of Chocablog

 

Valentine’s Day Shortcuts at Tesco Direct

Tesco Direct Valentines Day Gifts
January 28, 2013 By In Entertainment, Gifts, Saving Money

Despite striking fear into the hearts of loved-up couples and sour singletons across the country, Valentine’s Day is most definitely here to stay. In fact, according to a recent survey carried out by MyVoucherCodes, almost half of us plan to splash the cash on a loved one this year – and the cost of all this love-addled lunacy, you ask? A whopping 668 million quid. Ouch.

To put that number into perspective, that’s enough money to pay for the Olympic opening ceremony 27 times, or – if we’re lucky – purchase a small island where we can bury any DVD featuring the ramblings of Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock. Much better.

Of course, while it’s customary for new couples to wrap enough pressies to cause a worldwide glitter shortage, you needn’t spend a fortune this Valentine’s Day. In fact, when it comes to finding the perfect Valentine’s gift, Tesco Direct has everything you could possibly ask for.

Strapped for time and cash, but still want to impress that special someone? Check out these fantastic Valentine’s Day shortcuts!

Cinema fully booked? Stock up on romantic movies!

Cinemas are notoriously busy on Valentine’s Day, so why not order a movie instead? It sure beats the sticky floors, overpriced popcorn and incessant bag-rustling of your local multiplex – and you get to keep the movie forever. Boasting romantic DVDs from £3, Tesco Direct has you sorted.

Concert sold out? Buy her a romantic album!

If you’re a clueless bloke, you’d be forgiven for thinking a “Bublé” is some kind of exotic, underwater crustacean. But you’d be dead wrong. The jazz-man known as Michael Bublé is, in fact, the world’s foremost weakener-of-the-knees among womenfolk, and you’d be smart to apply him liberally to your partner’s ears this Valentine’s Day. Set the right mood with these romantic CDs from £3 at Tesco Direct.

Meals, Chocolate and Wine Gifts

Restaurants are fully-booked months in advance of Valentine’s Day, so why not cook a delicious meal for your loved one instead? If all goes to plan, it has the potential to be even more romantic than a meal out – and you don’t have to pretend you like lobster or know how to use fancy cutlery either.

Tesco not only has a great number of recipes for you to try, but also features a variety of wine and chocolate gifts to satisfy the sweet tooth inside all of us. What’s more, Tesco Direct is also offering £5 off when you spend £25 on entertainment for a limited time – perfect for last minute Valentine’s Day gifts.

Looking for even more Valentine’s Day offers and discounts? Be sure to check out myvouchercodes.co.uk.

 

Love Don’t Cost a Thing: The Best Valentine’s Day Bargains

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January 26, 2013 By In Entertainment, Gifts, Lifestyle

You might very well be madly, hopelessly in love – but does the arrival of Valentine’s Day still seem to bring out the cynic in you?

Never mind singletons, the loudest critics of this annual ‘holiday’ are often those that struggle with the pressure of spending money. After all, with every shop you go into reminding you of all the gifts your loved one is bound to be expecting… it can work out to be a pretty expensive day.

Of course, we’re certainly not in the business of being bitter – and we’d happily encourage declarations of love on any given day of the year – but if the thought of splashing out on Michelin-star meals, clothes, holidays or jewellery spells bad news for you (and your bank balance), how are you meant to express your love without spending over the odds?

Luckily, we’ve decided to help take some of the stress out of Valentine’s Day, so you can forget those money worries and simply get wrapped up in the romance of it all.

Here’s just a few of the best 2 for 1 deals, February 14th offers and couple-related gift ideas…

Eating Out


If you’d like to wine and dine your partner, check out top eateries: Carluccios and La Tasca. Depending on whether you’re in the mood for Italian or Spanish, they are both offering 2 for 1 deals on main meals or tapas to share this February.

Experience Days


For a bit of bonding time, Red Letter Days are currently offering a selection of discounts on pamper and relaxation days for two. Or check out the INeedPampering.com Valentine’s Day special – with 10% off everything plus a free couple’s photo shoot.

Flowers


You could always say it with flowers; Debenhams are offering 10% off Valentine’s Day bouquets. Or, try Bunches, who have a great deal including free delivery and a box of chocolates with every order.

Regardless of how you plan on spending the most romantic day of the year, try not to blow the budget – by being a little smart with your money, you could have enough to treat each other all year round.

For more low cost restaurant deals and romantic gift ideas, check out the offers on My Voucher Codes.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men

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January 22, 2013 By In Gadgets, Gifts, Lifestyle, Other

Men can be notoriously difficult to buy for, and finding that perfect gift for Valentine’s Day can be a real headache. If you are struggling to think of something special for the notable man in your life, here are a few ideas that might help you out.

February 14th sees the return of the annual ‘love-in’ that is Valentine’s Day; a day that couples will look forward to and dread in equal measure. Sure the first few are easy, think flowers, chocolate and smoochy teddy bears. But for established couples it isn’t so easy, and for that special guy doubly so.

What on earth do you buy men on Valentine’s Day? Guys are just not as sentimental as women, and many wouldn’t choose to mark the day if given a choice. But that would be a real shame, especially when there is so much doom and gloom about. A bit of romance can go a long way! So look beyond socks and cufflinks, so that blokes everywhere don’t get left disappointed on Valentine’s Day.

Here are a few blokey gift ideas to help you out.

Tabasco Chocolate Tin

Ok so chocolate is hardly original, but there is no getting away from the fact that it is a well-known aphrodisiac. But it needn’t be boring; the chocolate in this tin has been made with heat-seekers in mind, with a few drops of tasty Tabasco sauce dripped tantalisingly into the mixture. Spice up your love life for only £4.95 at Prezzybox.

Hand Weights

Using hand weights can increase flexibility, build muscle mass, and help lose weight. So as a subtle way of suggesting your guy needs to tone up a little, these weights that range from £3 through to £13 could be a perfect solution. Far less bulky than regular weights, which makes them usable for you too (obviously when he isn’t looking). Available from John Lewis.

Driving Experience

If you want to push the boat out a little further, why not consider an experience that will live long in the memory. From rugged 4x4s and Hummers to sleek supercars, there is nothing quite like taking out your stresses on the track. And for added romance, share the experience and make a bet on who will perform best. (The punishment will be up to you to decide!) From Under £20 at Virgin Experience Days.

Designer Underwear

Whilst socks may definitely not be on the romantic list, the same cannot be said for underwear in general. After all, what is good for him in the pants department is also good for you! So a gift of some designer boxers would be a win win solution. For a huge selection be sure to check out Figleaves.

Scanner for ipad

The DOCS2GO Scanner for iPad is a sleek, portable scanner for documents, photos and more. And whilst on the more expensive side at £149.99, just imagine all the favours he will owe you in return. Plus think of the fun you can have creating saucy valentines memories (although be sure not to leave them lying about) Order today from Firebox.

Remote Control Cushion

If your fella is a bit of a couch potato (pretty much all of us) then what could make a better gift than a novelty Remote Control Cushion. Losing the remote will never be a problem again, as it will be behind you. The cushion uses LED infra-red technology, and is universally compatible with TVs. Throwing a cushion at a loved one takes on a whole new dimension. Yours for £19.99 at Menkind.

Ladies Football Kit

Whilst it may strictly be a gift for you, it will certainly be a gift for him as you dress up in his beloved team colours. It may be a cliché, but it still remains a potent one for footle obsessed guys up and down the country. Who knows, it might even be enough to distract him on a Saturday afternoon! Find a large choice of ladies football kits at Kitbag.

Visit MyVoucherCodes for all your Valentine’s gift ideas and discounts

Main image courtesy of http://ilovencl.co.uk

Love By Numbers: Valentine’s Day In The UK Infographic

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January 17, 2013 By In Entertainment, Humour, Infographics, Lifestyle

The season of love is approaching fast and we here at MyVoucherCodes have been on a mission to find out how the Great British public will be celebrating. A poll conducted by us of 2,446 Britons has shown that, when it comes to the day of love, the UK population is serious about its spending.

It’s true we Brits can be a cynical bunch even at the best of times, so it may come as quite a shock that come the 14th February a whopping 45% of us will be spending our hard earned cash on tokens of love and affection. Collectively we will be spending an astounding £668 million on expressions of our unyielding love with lingerie and chocolates topping the list of most desirable gifts. We, of course, will never object to a saving and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This year be sure to check out myvouchercodes.co.uk for the latest and greatest in warm fuzzy gifting. Get ahead of the curve with 20% off at Thorton’s Chocolates running until 21st January and exclusive free delivery on all purchases from Figleaves.

For more loved up statistics and trends take a look at the infographic bellow to discover how the UK will be reveling in the St. Valentine’s festivities.

Whether you’re a Valentine’s Day veteran or a day of love scrooge we’d love to know how you will be celebrating this Valentine’s Day. Let us know in the comment section bellow.

Fly Away this Valentine’s Day: The Best Romantic Getaway Deals

Romantic Getaways
January 12, 2013 By In Lifestyle, Saving Money, Travel

They might have only just finished clearing away the Christmas deccies, but as is always the way, our glorious supermarkets are slowly starting to re-stock the shelves with products relating to the next big ‘holiday’. That’s right folks, love it or loathe it: Valentine’s Day is certainly on its way. If you’re a singleton, chances are this will fill you with about as much excitement as a bunch of petrol station carnations; however if you are in a relationship, it is a great excuse to bring out your soppy side – not to mention a chance to spend some quality time with your partner. With this in mind, why not take the opportunity to do something a little more special this year?

If you’d like to surprise your loved one, a last minute holiday could be the perfect gift. This doesn’t mean you have to go overboard on price of course; there are a whole load of cheap flight and hotel deals arriving in time for February. Here are the best types of romantic getaway deals for you to consider…

A Countryside Escape


A holiday doesn’t have to mean going abroad. Who needs sun and sangria when you’ve got rain and roast dinners?  It might not do much to top up your vitamin D levels, but the fine British countryside is rather an unsung romantic destination; with your very own cottage in the country, it’ll be all about roaring fires and long lazy lunches in the pub. Sounds pretty perfect to us! Luckily, Cottages4U are currently offering up to 50% off accommodation rental. From Cornwall to Cumbria, there are loads of great locations in the UK available, but regardless of where you go: wellies will be mandatory.

A European Mini-Cruise


A trip from Dover to Calais might not be the most romantic of trips, but with a bunch of companies now offering more variation on locations, a booze cruise needn’t be the only option within your price range. If this sounds like your cup of tea, P&O are currently offering 2-for-1 deals on trips to European locations like Amsterdam and Bruges. A great way of making the most of your holiday, a mini cruise could be just the type of lovely little mini break you’re after.

A Trip to Tenerife


If your other half is more of a sun worshipper than a culture vulture, then perhaps you’d gain more brownie points by booking you both some winter sun. The Canary Islands are a great bet, and with temperatures usually staying well above 20 degrees during February: a week here would certainly be a nice pre-cursor to spring. Thomas Cook are currently offering some excellent offers, just  like this one where you could bag 30% off package holidays to Tenerife.

A Weekend in Paris


Although a somewhat obvious choice, the number one Valentine’s Day destination has got to be the city of love itself, Paris. With endless sight-seeing opportunities to help you walk off those croissants; all that the food, culture, style and Parisian charm means a weekend here would be enough to keep you in your partner’s good books for at least another year. With Eurostar, return tickets to Paris are selling from just £59 - why not make it a V Day to remember?

Whether you’re loved up or happily single, if you are thinking of escaping somewhere this Winter, you’ll find even more last minute bookings and bargain deals on MyVoucherCodes.

NEW Collection Unveiled at Agent Provocateur

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February 1, 2012 By In Fashion, Gifts

The Spring/Summer Collection at Agent Provocateur is all about the Seventies and the exploration into the sensual and soft side of this decade. Their designs are inspired by the  images of David Hamilton and infused with ideas from watching softly glowing scenes from erotic films, such as Emmanuelle and The Story of O.

The Spring/Summer ad campaign stars French actress Mylène Jampanoï wearing Daena, their gorgeous rose print silk chiffon range. The Daena silk chiffon lingerie set along with the flowing floral gown brings out both the angel and devil to the bedroom.

The spotty chiffon Sprinkle range sports multicoloured dots, red bows and large straps to the classic background black . The Sprinkle range is the definition of fun, with an undertone of suggestion, keeping it subtle but clear.

The intention is in the name; Ariel is truly romantic, yet effortlessly seductive. This range is innocent with its pastel colours, delicate lacing and cute pink bows. The Ariel collection may not have a voice, but in this case it won’t be needed to enchant that special someone …

Gentlemen, this Valentine’s Day make it a good one for your special lady and of course for yourself with the NEW Spring/Summer Collection at Agent Provocateur – It’s irrelevant that we’re still in the grip of a bitter winter, all the more reason to heat it up!

*Adapted from 7thingsmedia blog post

Love? Hate? Valentine’s Day is COMING

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January 27, 2012 By In Dining, Featured, Gifts

Whatever your feelings may be towards this ‘Day of Love’, either both agree to blissfully ignore it, or fully embrace it (if you have another half that is)!  The 14th of February falls on a boring old Tuesday and in my opinion this is the worst day of the week, so for the lovers it will be a chance to spice things up a bit and for the haters it should pass you buy without much bother!

To all the love birds out there, use this day as an excuse to make time for each other if you’re both trapped in a hectic schedule. This doesn’t necessarily mean over-priced dinners and elaborate gifts, just quality time doing something you both enjoy.  To make it a stress free month, we have put all of our best exclusives, voucher codes, deals and sales all onto one handy page on MyVoucherCodes. Here you will find brilliant discounted gift ideas and great savings on things to do this Valentine’s Day!

If you’re single or simply just detest this day, use it to your advantage by treating yourself! Why spend money on someone else, when you can spend it on yourself? If there’s any time of the year to be selfish, this is definitely the perfect time! We have tonnes of brilliant offers on fashion, travel, technology and much more, so if you have been eyeing up that certain something, now’s the time to buy it!

Valentine’s weekend is a great time to go out with your mates if you’re single or attached, because bars and clubs tend to host brilliant event nights that are fun rather than cheesy! So make Valentine’s an excuse to go out, rather than a reason to stay in. Check out all of our great voucher codes, deals and sales on all things Valentine’s at MyVoucherCodes.

*Pictures taken from Google Images